BYD Sealion 5 DM-i
BYD Sealion 5 DM-i
Sealion 5 DM-i
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Overview: Sealion 5 DM-i vs Candy

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Engine Displacement 1497 cc -
Power 194 hp 34 hp
Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
AC Charging (15-100%) in 4.5 Hours (10-90%) In 7 Hours
Battery Capacity 12.96 kWh 13.8 kWh
Driving Range 1001 km 180 km
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

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    The Sealion 5 DM-i is one of the most capacious crossovers on the market, with excellent fuel economy and stellar performance that made BYD an...

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    Juan Jul 09, 2025 for BYD Sealion 5 DM-i
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    Ricardo Dec 12, 2025 for DFSK Candy

From The Experts

Things we like

Superb efficiency

Strong set of features

Design and practical size

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Things we don't like

Brand unfamiliarity

Limited driver-assist features

Lack of charging infrastructure

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 520 L --
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 52 L --
Front Tread 1565 mm 1285 mm
Rear Tread 1565 mm 1290 mm
Kerb Weight 1675 kg --
Length 4738 mm 3030 mm
Width 1860 mm 1495 mm
Height 1710 mm 1640 mm
Wheel Base 2712 mm 1960 mm
Ground Clearance 156 mm 135 mm
Turning Radius 5.8 m --
No Of Doors 5 2
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
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Engine Details

Battery Type BYD Blade Battery Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity 12.96 kWh 13.8 kWh
Regenerative Braking Yes Yes
Number Of Motors 1 --
AC Charging (15-100%) in 4.5 Hours (10-90%) In 7 Hours
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Engine 1.5L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC --
No Of Cylinders 4 --
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Secondary Engine Fuel Type Electric --
Portable Charging Cable Yes Yes
Emission -- 0 g/km
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Performance

Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Engine Displacement 1497 cc --
Power 194 hp 34 hp
Torque 300 Nm 100 Nm
Acceleration 8.3 s --
Top Speed 170 kmph 100 kmph
Driving Range 1001 km 180 km
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable
Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Drums
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Drive Type FWD RWD
Gear Box -- Single Speed

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes No
Wheel Covers No Yes
Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch 13 Inch
Tyre Size 225/60 R18 145/60 R13
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R18 R13
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes No
Door Ajar Warning Yes --
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes No
Curtain Airbags Yes No
Side Airbag-Front Yes No
Side Airbag-Rear No No
Knee Airbags No No
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes No
Child Safety Locks Yes --
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes No
Front Parking Sensors No --
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera No No
Emergency Stop Signal Yes No
Park Assist No No
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Downhill Assist Control Yes No
Front Impact Beams Yes --
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes No
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) No No
Blind Spot monitor No No
Lane Departure Warning System No No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert No No
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Brake Assist -- No
Traction Control -- No
Parking Sensors -- Yes
Electric Parking Brake -- No
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Security

Central Locking Yes --
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes --
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Dual Zone Dual Zone --
Air Quality Control Yes --
Rear A/C Vents Yes No
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Front Front
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes --
Drive Mode Eco, Sport, Normal Eco, Sport, Normal Eco, Sport Eco, Sport
Central Console Armrest Yes No
Bottle Holder Front & Rear Front & Rear Front Front
Cup Holders-Front Yes --
Cup Holders-Rear Yes --
Keyless Entry Yes No
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control No --
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes No
Rear Reading Lamp Yes No
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes No
Follow Me Home Headlamps No No
Glove Box Cooling -- No
Ventilated Front Seats -- No
Trunk Light -- No
Memory Seats -- No
Anti-glare Mirrors -- No
Head-Up Display -- No
Wireless Charger -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 10.1 inch 10.1 inch --
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes --
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes --
No Of Speakers 6 6 2 2
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Voice Control -- No
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 8.8 Inch 8.8 Inch --
Tacho Meter -- No
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats 6-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger 6-Way Driver & 4-Way Front Passenger Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No No
Seat Lumbar Support No No
Heated Seats - Rear No --
Adjustable Headrest Yes No
Rear Seat Headrest Yes --
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes No
Leather Steering Wheel Yes No
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat 60:40 Split 60:40 Split No
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Fabric Fabric
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes --
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes --
Remote Trunk Opener Yes No
Integrated Antenna Yes --
Power Antenna No --
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes No
Rear Window Wiper Yes No
Rear Window Defogger Yes --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Headlamps Washer No No
Fog Lights Rear Yes Yes
Sun Roof No No
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes --
Rear Window Washer -- No
Roof Carrier -- No
Rear Spoiler -- No
Moon Roof -- No
Removable Convertible Top -- No
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes
Ambient Light -- No

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BYD Sealion 5 DM-i vs DFSK Candy FAQs

Which Car has more power between BYD Sealion 5 DM-i vs DFSK Candy?

The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i has power of 194 hp with 300 Nm torque and DFSK Candy has power of 34 hp with 100 Nm torque. Thus making Sealion 5 DM-i the more powerful as compared to Candy.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between Sealion 5 DM-i vs Candy?

The Sealion 5 DM-i comes with a ground clearance of 156 mm , on the other hand the Candy comes with a ground clearance of 135 mm , hence the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between BYD Sealion 5 DM-i vs DFSK Candy?

Sealion 5 DM-i safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Candy safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Side Impact Beams and Engine Check Warning

The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i has higher number of sefety features than Candy, hence BYD Sealion 5 DM-i is more safer than DFSK Candy.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Sealion 5 DM-i vs Candy?

Sealion 5 DM-i comfort features: Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror and Automatic Headlamps

Candy comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front and Vanity Mirror

The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i has higher number of comfort features than Candy, hence BYD Sealion 5 DM-i is more comfortable than DFSK Candy.

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Which Car had higher top speed between BYD Sealion 5 DM-i vs DFSK Candy?

The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i has top speed of 170 kmph and DFSK Candy has power of 100 kmph . Thus making Sealion 5 DM-i the more faster as compared to Candy.

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Which is bigger Sealion 5 DM-i or Candy?

The Sealion 5 DM-i dimensions are 4738 mm length, 1860 mm width, 1710 mm height while the Candy dimensions are 3030 mm length, 1495 mm width, 1640 mm height. Hence, the Sealion 5 DM-i is more longer, Sealion 5 DM-i is more wider and Sealion 5 DM-i is more higher.

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